Author Archives: kaykopit

Valentine Ideas

Posted on January 31, 2012 by kaykopit

Valentine’s Day has always been special to me.  I can remember as far back as elementary school thinking about my classmates and carefully deciding which rhyme on each card  was best suited for my friends.  The verse was important; I didn’t dare … Continue reading →

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Older Woman Younger Man

Posted on December 7, 2011 by kaykopit

Today, Dec. 7, 2011, Bryan and I are celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary.  We are happily married and share a wonderful life with our teenage daughter Mariah.  Our relationship has defied the odds.   I have told our unusual story many times and it remains one of the most … Continue reading →

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Marvelous Outcome

Posted on November 30, 2011 by kaykopit

After months of worry, loss of sleep, and visits to three different veterinary clinics in the Bay Area, I am overjoyed with the results of a medical condition affecting our beautiful Red Exotic feline we call Leo.  I owe this … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2011 by kaykopit

I wish each of you a bountiful Thanksgiving.  Every November Bryan, Mariah and I celebrate this holiday at Eagle Crest Resort in central Oregon.  We love the wonderful people we have met over the years, the beautiful mountain views of Sisters, the sweet … Continue reading →

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The Power of a Smile

Posted on November 16, 2011 by kaykopit

It was a cool, calm evening last Tuesday when I arrived at Boston’s Logan Airport.  I was returning home from a journey visiting my dear friend Mary Ann.  My plan was to sleep as much as possible during the 5 … Continue reading →

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Joy of Connections

Posted on November 2, 2011 by kaykopit

Last weekend I had the pleasure of joining a lovely group of women in Dana Point, CA for their monthly book club meeting.  I was the invited guest for the evening to discuss my book, “It Had To Happen This … Continue reading →

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Spirituality

Posted on October 26, 2011 by kaykopit

We are all on a spiritual path.  I began to pay attention to non-physical life force energy at a young age.  I remember in elementary school when my mother would say something to me that was practical and routine, I … Continue reading →

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Tapestry

Posted on October 19, 2011 by kaykopit

I attended my first concert over 30 years ago.  I was in the throes of a diseased, codependent relationship that lasted over 12 years.  My alcoholic partner, Joey, and I were strolling on the Boston Common when we were approached … Continue reading →

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Surrender

Posted on October 12, 2011 by kaykopit

In 1984 I experienced an intense psychological transformation.  At the time I was in an Adult Children of Alcoholics therapy group.  I chose to be there after years of individual therapy and 12 step programs.  I remember thinking when I … Continue reading →

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Astrology – A Valuable Tool

Posted on October 5, 2011 by kaykopit

My first introduction to astrology was in 1969 in Boston when I had the good fortune to be guided to an amazing woman named Frances Sakoian.  She was teaching classes in astrology in a beautiful old building conveniently located near … Continue reading →

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